Origin of Species 1882

5b 1882 Charles Darwin.         Darwin's death year

Quote

"There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed into a few forms or into one; and that, whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved."

Notes

"Origin of Species," published in 1859 by Charles Darwin, introduced the groundbreaking theory of natural selection, which posits that species evolve over time through the survival and reproduction of individuals best adapted to their environments. By 1882, the year of Darwin's death, the book had undergone multiple editions, refining its arguments and responding to critiques. This work laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology and challenged prevailing beliefs about the immutability of species, profoundly influencing scientific thought and the broader understanding of life's diversity.

Early printing 6th and final edition, green cloth binding with gold lettering, border embossed on front and rear of book.